Questions and Answers
Read frequently asked questions about
WDS 2025 here.
World Dog Show 2025
How to entry?
Entry to the show is divided into four different deadlines, entry with the lowest entry fee ending on 5th May 2025. The last possible day to enter is 9th July 2025. Read more about entry fees and entry to WDS 2025 from this page.
Where can I find information about WDS 2025 judges?
All WDS 2025 judges can be found from this page.
When is information about judges for the final competitions published?
Information about group judges and Best in Show judge will be published in the beginning of year 2025.
Where can you buy tickets for the WDS2025?
You can buy tickets at the show venue. Fees for the entry tickets will be published later.
What is the age for junior handling at the WDS2025?
Competitions at the show are for handlers between 10-18 years. Read more about junior handler competitions here.
Do you charge photographers at the WDS2025?
We do not charge any extra fees for photographers at the show. An accreditation for media and photographers will open in 2025 on our webpage.
Circuit Shows
How to entry?
All entry links and Circuit Show judges can be found from this page.
Where can I find information about Circuit Show judges?
All Circuit Show judges can be found from this page.
Helsinki
How to get to the venue?
WDS 2025 and Circuit Shows will be held at Messukeskus, Helsinki. Address: Messuaukio 1, 00520 Helsinki.
Messukeskus is Finland’s largest and most versatile event centre and provides easy access. You can get there easily by car, train, local transport or taxi. Please set aside plenty of time for getting to the event, as traffic jams may slow you down your journey to Messukeskus. Read more about the venue.
What are the options for accommodation?
Several accommodation alternatives are available for show visitors in the Capital Region. Read more about accommodation.
Where can you stay in a camper or a mobile home?
The Vermo Arena in Espoo offers room for visitors coming to Helsinki with mobile homes or caravans. It is only 15 minutes far from the venue of the WDS2025 by car. More information will be coming soon. Read more about accomodation.
In addition to attending WDS2025 I would like to explore more of Helsinki. What are the best attractions?
Helsinki is a capital of Finland with 660 000 inhabitants and beautiful nature. You can find more info about many sights and attractions here.
Finland
What is the weather like in Finland in August?
Weather in August is usually warm. The average temperature in Helsinki is around +15˚C/60˚F, but it can get much warmer than that. The WDS2025 show venue, Messukeskus Helsinki, is fully air-conditioned.
Summer days are filled with light. At the time of the WDS2025, the sun sets around 9.30 p.m.
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